What was found in ZIP 16801
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5680 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH · 72,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6592.5 µg/L — COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 826 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH · 72,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 204.6 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH · 72,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 669.65 µg/L — COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 29.625 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH · 72,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 60.08 µg/L — COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.9 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH · 72,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 27.8 µg/L — COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 14.895 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH · 72,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 18.1 µg/L — COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 10.29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH · 72,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.555 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH · 72,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH · 72,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.35 µg/L — COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.702 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH · 72,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.741 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH · 72,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4.61 µg/L — COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH · 72,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.02 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH · 72,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.8320 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.7450 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Endrin | 0.2400 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH · 9,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.2000 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH · 72,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlordane | 0.0185 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH · 9,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0037 mg/L 25% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH · 72,000 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0046 mg/L — BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH · 9,500 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 16801
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH | PA | 72,000 |
| BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH | PA | 9,500 |
| COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY | PA | 6,000 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 16801 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 16801 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 16801. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 16801?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 16801. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 16801's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.